HC Deb 28 February 1935 vol 298 c1269
1. Miss WARD

asked the Minister of Labour whether any substantial progress has been made with employers' organisations as to the possibility of reducing hours of work in industry

The MINISTER of LABOUR (Mr. Oliver Stanley)

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave to the hon. and gallant Member for King's Norton (Major Thomas) on the 21st February, of which I am sending her a copy.

Miss WARD

Can my right hon. Friend give us any information as to the branches of industries represented by owners which he has consulted, so that we may have a little more information of the lines he is taking?

Mr. STANLEY

I am afraid that I cannot for the moment.

Mr. MANDER

Can the right hon. Gentleman say which is the first industry which will be dealt with?

Mr. STANLEY

If my hon. Friend will look at the reply to which I have referred the hon. Lady, he will see that I mentioned certain communications and until I have received answers to them I prefer not to add anything.